IN MEMORIAM: Vincent J. Brannick, 95;
Scintilla Retiree Got B.A., Taught 20 Years
GILBERTSVILLE – Vincent John Brannick, 95, a Scintilla retiree who obtained a SUNY Oneonta education degree, then taught in Binghamton for 20 years, passed away on March 29, 2019 at the age of 95.
Born on April 9, 1923, he is survived by his wife of 78 years, Wanda Brannick and his five children; Gordon Brannick (Rebecca), Michael Brannick (Linda), Thomas Brannick (Marileia), Linda Michelle Brannick and Jill Casciaro; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and George Livesey, and sisters Anna Powers (2018) and EdnaMae Pentzien (2016).
Vincent retired from Scintilla factory where he was a tool maker. Then he received a bachelor of education degree from SUNY Oneonta. He taught high school in Binghamton for 20 years before retiring.
Vincent was a WWII veteran, serving in the Navy.
While living in Gilbertsville, he became active in the Gilbertsville Fire Department, American Legion, Rod and Gun Club, and served as the town justice.
Vincent was an enthusiastic member of Trout Unlimited. He was an avid fly fisherman, tied his own flies and built his own custom bamboo fly rods.
Services will be held at the Brookside Cemetery on Reservoir Road in Gilbertsville on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 at 1pm. Following the graveside service, family and friends are invited to the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 166 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville, for a luncheon and time of fellowship.
In lieu of flowers we request that donations be made in Vincent’s name to Trout Unlimited. Donations may be mailed to: Memorial/Honorary Gifts; Trout Unlimited 1777 N. Kent St., Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22209-3801 or by phone: 1.800.834.2419
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris.